By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts and Talisay Sharks have emerged as champions in the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) 2nd Chairman’s Cup held recently at the Luis T. Ong Sports Pavillon at SJI Ayala Northpoint in Bacolod City. The Renato Callora-mentored Thunderbolts clinched the crown in the 17-and-under category …
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Angola braces for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA World Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Angola Black Antelopes knew that they were up for a challenge when they face host Gilas Pilipinas in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, August 27. Black Antelopes head coach Pep Claros said the Philippine men’s basketball …
Chot Reyes recalls difficult decision in forming Gilas Final 12
Out of the 16-man Gilas Pilipinas pool, only 12 players were chosen to represent the country in the 2023 FIBA World Cup set to be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia across four venues. For head coach Chot Reyes, breaking the news to Thirdy Ravena, Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, and Ray Parks — …
Gilas faces Dominican Republic in FIBA opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas’ months of hard work and preparation will be put to the test as they face the Dominican Republic in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan tonight. According to head coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes, the team had already made the necessary preparations …
Talisaynon Alyssa Bertolano leaves Gerflor for Farm Fresh
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense volleybelle Alyssa Bertolano will be playing for her second team in her rookie year in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after signing a deal with the Farm Fresh Foxies. The former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons standout formalized her move to the Foxies earlier this week after starting her …
Japeth Aguilar pays tribute to past captains as he leads new-look Gilas
In his third consecutive FIBA World Cup appearance, Japeth Aguilar will have a heavier role resting on his shoulders. The 36-year-old Barangay Ginebra high-flying big man has been named the new team captain who will be leading a new-look Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, which the country is hosting for the …
Slump continues for United Royals in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals have yet to address their losing skid in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as they suffered a 75-63 loss to Pasig City MCW Sports at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday, August 22. It was the third consecutive defeat for the Iloilo …
Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena selected for Gilas’ 12-man roster
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena is set for another FIBA Basketball World Cup stint after being chosen as one of the Gilas Pilipinas players for the 2023 edition of the tournament beginning this Friday, August 25. The Shiga Lakes’ Asian Quota Player is one of the 12 players named by head coach Vincent …
Reinvigorated Scottie Thompson ready to play for Gilas
After battling injury these past few weeks, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson affirmed he is ready to give his all for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. The 30-year-old star says he is grateful given how fast his healing process for his metacarpal fracture went. “First of all, nagpapasalamat ako kay Lord na binigyan Niya ako …
Muscovados manhandled by Batangas in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados was badly beaten by Batangas City Embassy Chill, 83-62, in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Batangas City Coliseum on Monday night, August 21. The one-sided affair was a huge blow on the side of the Muscovados, who were hoping to catch the last …